Mosquito Spraying in Framingham July 9 and 10

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in Framingham on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 between dusk and 11:30 p.m. 

If spraying is postponed on either day, it will be rescheduled for Monday, July 15.

On Tuesday, spraying is scheduled for areas in Saxonville that are located near Elm St., Griffin Rd., Pinewood Dr., Joseph Rd., Danforth St., School St., and Lake Rd.

On Wednesday, spraying is scheduled for areas near Hemenway Rd., Bacon Rd., Frost St., Jean St., Prospect St., McAdams Rd., Raleigh Rd., Blackberry La., Woodmere Rd., Knight Rd., Maynard Rd., Temple St., Mt. Wayte Ave. Irving St., Hollis St., Bethany Rd. and Fay Rd.

The Project uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Anvil, to control mosquitoes. Anvil contains the pesticide, sumithrin, which is a pryethroid that is classified as slightly toxic by the EPA. Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes. 

As with any pesticide, people should minimize their exposure. 

If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a few minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows facing the street. 

If residents have any questions related to mosquitoes or mosquito control, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730. Information on the spray schedule is available via a recorded message at 781-893-5759 and at the Project web site at www.sudbury.ma.us/services/health/emmcp/